Philippe Schwartz, a French author and former president of the association Trans'missions – Mémoire du camp de Compiègne-Royallieu, has published his first novel, Toute la famille a eu de la chance. The book explores the hidden history of his family during World War II, drawing on his own childhood memories and the stories passed down through generations. Schwartz’s father was interned and deported during the war, a traumatic experience that remained largely unspoken about until the Six-Day War in 1967, when Schwartz was 11 years old. The conflict prompted his parents to share long-kept secrets about their wartime experiences, revealing a past that had been carefully concealed. Toute la famille a eu de la chance examines themes of Judaism, assimilation, and discretion, highlighting how personal and family histories can remain buried for decades before resurfacing. The novel reflects on the complex ways in which such histories are transmitted across generations, often shaped by the need for survival and the desire to protect loved ones. Schwartz's work is both a personal memoir and a broader commentary on the legacy of the Holocaust and its enduring impact on families and communities. Schwartz's background as a former president of Trans'missions – Mémoire du camp de Compiègne-Royallieu, an organization dedicated to preserving the memory of those who were imprisoned in the Compiègne-Royallieu internment camp during World War II, adds depth to his narrative. His novel not only recounts his family's story but also contributes to the collective memory of those affected by the war. The book was published on October 15, 2026, by the French publisher l'Archipel and contains 240 pages. Through Toute la famille a eu de la chance, Schwartz invites readers to reflect on the power of memory and the importance of confronting the past. His work stands as a testament to the resilience of those who endured the horrors of war and the courage it takes to share such stories with future generations.